Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center

08/31/2022

Within the span of a week, we admitted three Merlins from throughout Northern Michigan after they collided with windows. Unfortunately, one of the Merlins died due to the severity of his injuries, but the other two are still in our care and showing improvement.

You can make a difference for these two Merlins, as well as for our other patients! Your generosity enables us to provide the critical care our patients need. Donate today at:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XAMYXC2SKCN5L

Or you can send a check to:
Skegemog Raptor Center
3632 N Spider Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696

Find out more about how to prevent window strikes in our latest blog post: https://www.skegemograptorcenter.org/post/the-three-Merlins

08/27/2022

07/05/2022

Today marks three months since this bald eagle came into our care.

This 22-year-old male arrived with lead poisoning, but he has come a long way since then. Be sure to stay tuned for updates about his recovery!

We are grateful to the staff at Brookside Veterinary Hospital for their help with him. Special thanks to Rebecca Lessard from Wings of Wonder for providing enclosure space and for assisting with his care.

The SRC staff wishes all of you a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/03/2022

This Barred Owl fledgling was found huddled with an injured wing in a Grand Traverse county yard.

It’s alert and eating, but the injury on its wing is not responding to medication as we had hoped. Because the owl received a negative avian influenza result, x-rays and a veterinary consultation will tell us more.

You can make a difference. To minimize the risk of spreading avian influenza, we test all of our patients. Each test costs $60 and helps us keep our other patients and veterinary partners safe from possible exposure.

To help pay for a test, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XAMYXC2SKCN5L

Thank you. We could not do this without the help of kind people like you.

07/02/2022

This young American Kestrel was potentially exploring the world for the first time when she was injured by a passing car.

For just $20, you can supply her with a week’s worth of the medication that will help treat the swelling around her eye.

To donate, visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XAMYXC2SKCN5L

Thank you for donating and sharing this post. We could not do this without people like you.

07/01/2022

Did you know that only 34% of nonprofits send handwritten cards? We’re part of that group because we want you to know that your donation matters to us.

Thank you to SRC volunteer Martha for writing the latest batch of cards and to Rowan Ash Artistry, a woman-owned business, for creating them. They are recycled paper and feature a hand-carved stamp. The proceeds were used to plant a tree in our honor.

Do you want to help write our next round of cards? Sign-up at: https://forms.gle/Re4qfzkGzD9M5LWv7

06/24/2022

06/22/2022

This young Barred Owl came to us from Charlevoix County after falling from its nest.

After being treated for foot injuries, it was returned to its parents via a nest box this past weekend. The parents began calling to the youngling as soon as James, our executive director, started to climb down the tree.

Do you want to support our work? Please consider sharing this post to help raise awareness for our mission.

06/21/2022

Red-tailed hawk being treated by the Skegemog Raptor Center A northern Michigan bird sanctuary is flying high after a donation from two local casinos. Each month, visitors at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek Casinos can donate their spare change to a non-profit group. They call it “Cash In on Kindn...

06/14/2022

Join us for Nature Fest from 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on June 18th!

Hosted by Green Elk Rapids, Nature Fest is a free, family-friendly event featuring 40+ nature-oriented organizations.

The event will be located in downtown Elk Rapids at Veterans' Memorial Park, and there will be exhibits, speakers, activities for kids, and refreshments available while you explore new ideas that promote healthy, eco-friendly lifestyles and a healthy planet.

Be sure to stop by SRC's booth for information on our mission and to see how you can help protect our local raptor population!